Late-Onset Epilepsy Associated With Increased Risk for Subsequent Stroke
This systematic review identified studies related to late-onset epilepsy (LOE) to investigate the association between LOE and subsequent stroke and Alzheimer dementia.
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Top November 2020 FDA Approvals
Several previously FDA-approved medicines were approved for additional uses in November 2020.
Microglial Activity During the Hyperacute Phase of Ischemic Stroke
Calcium activity was detected in microglia calcium during the hyperacute phase of ischemic stroke.
Risk of Stroke in Hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Study authors conducted a multinational meta-analysis in SARS-CoV-2 patients to assess the risk of stroke relative to the general population and to identify risk factors of stroke.
Impact of COVID-19 on Stroke, and TIA Admission Rates, and Prognosis
The admission rates of ischemic stroke and TIA were lower during the first weeks of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown compared with those of 2017-2019.
Risk for Acute Cerebrovascular Events Low in COVID-19 Patients
Researchers found that 20 of 844 hospitalized patients with COVID-19 had confirmed ischemic stroke (2.4%) and 8 (0.9%) had intracranial hemorrhage.
Social Determinants of Health Linked to Incident Stroke Risk
For adults aged >75 years, increases in the number of social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with an increased risk for incident stroke.
Acute Ischemic Stroke Risk Higher With COVID-19 Than Influenza
Patients with COVID-19 appear to have a heightened risk for acute ischemic stroke compared with patients with influenza.
A Closer Look at Ischemic Stroke and COVID-19 in a New York Healthcare System
Researchers sought to identify and characterize stroke in COVID-19 in a single healthcare system in New York.
The Effects of COVID-19 on Stroke Management in Italy
In light of the changes inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the researchers wished to explore the effects of the pandemic on stroke management during the first month of Italy’s lockdown.
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